ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient has received a barium swallow test to rule out esophageal strictures and gastric ulcer. The nurse is educating the patient on what is expected post barium swallow.What statement indicates that the patient did not understand all of the teaching by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stools are lighter, not normal in color, after a barium swallow. Other statements reflect correct understanding.
Question 2 of 5
A patient who had a large portion of the stomach surgically removed will need to receive vitamin B12 for life due to which condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pernicious anemia results from impaired B12 absorption after stomach surgery, requiring lifelong supplementation. Other anemias are not directly related to stomach surgery.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is post esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and recovering in the GI Suite.What potential complication of an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) procedure should the nurse be aware of?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Perforation is a serious complication of EGD due to the risk of puncturing the gastrointestinal tract. Gastric ulcers, allergic reactions, and infections are less directly related.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maintaining NPO status rests the pancreas, reducing inflammation in acute pancreatitis. Other options are not specific to pancreatitis management.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about pain control with a client who has acute pain following gastric surgery. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of pain control?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Requesting pain medication before the prior dose wears off maintains consistent pain control. Other options delay effective pain management.